Literature in English 2010/22 Oct Nov 2024

1. Crumbs from the Table of Joy (Lynn Nottage) – Analysis of an entertaining moment in Act 1, Scene 2, and the contrast between Ernestine and Ermina.

2. Death and the King’s Horseman (Wole Soyinka) – Examination of a striking early scene and the portrayal of duty for Elesin and Pilkings.

3. A Streetcar Named Desire (Tennessee Williams) – Tension between Stanley and Blanche in Scene 2, and Blanche’s disturbed state of mind.

4. A Midsummer Night’s Dream (William Shakespeare) – The balance of humor and seriousness in Act 5, Scene 1, and the relationship between Helena and Hermia.

5. Othello (William Shakespeare) – The dramatic power of Desdemona’s death scene and Iago’s attitudes toward women in the play.

6. Character and Theme Analysis – Exploration of key characters, their motivations, and central themes such as power, deception, and social expectations.